Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime
- March 27, 2015
- Pixel Puzzles
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime" is a cheerful jigsaw puzzle game with 25 hand-drawn anime-style images. Each puzzle piece is uniquely shaped, and players can use the Pixel Pixie's dust powers for assistance. The game features traditional puzzle gameplay, with power-ups, puzzle piece rotation, and interactive elements, as well as 27 Steam achievements. Enjoy a kawaii atmosphere and immerse yourself in awesome anime artwork.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of anime-themed puzzles that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It includes a save feature, allowing players to pick up where they left off, which is a significant improvement over previous titles in the series.
- The puzzles provide a good challenge with varying piece counts, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.
- The fairy character is widely regarded as annoying, often interrupting gameplay with repetitive comments and hints, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There is a forced piece rotation mechanic that some players find frustrating, as it adds unnecessary difficulty to the puzzle-solving process.
- The game lacks replayability and does not offer a reference picture during gameplay, making it harder to complete puzzles without hints.
- music23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and stressful, leading them to mute it and play their own music instead. While some appreciate the atmospheric connection to the puzzles, the lack of separate sound sliders for music and sound effects has frustrated users, as it forces them to choose between the game's audio and their own preferences. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as subpar, with suggestions for improvement and collaboration with other music sources.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
“I enjoyed the art as it was well drawn, like I've enjoyed the soundtrack.”
“The music was a bit repetitive for me, so I usually played it muted or listened to something else.”
“You cannot turn the music off.”
“How hard is it to make separate sliders for music and sound effects?”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime" features traditional puzzle mechanics with a mandatory rotation feature and limited reference images, which some players find frustrating. While the game offers a fun experience with improved mechanics and an optional helper fairy, it lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame content and puzzle randomness. Overall, it is enjoyable for those who appreciate jigsaw puzzles, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its limitations.
“It was a fun game with simple mechanics and some perks to make the puzzles easier.”
“Pixel Puzzles 2: Anime belongs to a series of games focusing on jigsaw mechanics with a thematic approach.”
“The anime installment brings piece rotation to the gameplay and a very vocal helper fairy.”
“There is a rotation mechanic that cannot be turned off at all.”
“There are no reference pictures to look at while building the puzzles except during the loading of the puzzle or when or if you get enough help from the board mechanic.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics and no puzzle randomness.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting the absence of end game mechanics and puzzle randomness, which limits the incentive to play again. However, one review highlights an "amazing replay value," suggesting that experiences may vary among players.
“Amazing replay value.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics and no puzzle randomness.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics and no puzzle randomness.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, lacking any setup or background, which leaves players without a narrative context. However, some users interpret a moral theme about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that resilience can lead to unexpected outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no setup story for the game.”
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a commendable variety of anime art styles, showcasing good artwork overall. However, some players find fault with the unconventional puzzle piece shapes and express dissatisfaction with the overall art style.
“Really nice artwork featuring a good variety of anime art styles.”
“Very good game if you like the anime aesthetic.”
“has a really bad art style”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is closely tied to the puzzle themes, with music that enhances the overall experience and immersion. Reviewers appreciate how the auditory elements complement the gameplay, creating a cohesive and engaging environment.
“The music and atmosphere are perfectly aligned with the theme of the puzzles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while the character's dialogue is enjoyable initially, it can become repetitive and tiresome over time, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay experience.
“While that character is nice and all, after a time her comments can become tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being intrusive and frustrating, featuring a persistent fairy that hinders gameplay if disabled, along with unattractive rewards and a perception of the game as a cash grab by the developers.
“The small icons and the annoying fairy that flies around are frustrating; she's the only one who can give you hints, so disabling her feels damaging. Overall, it feels like a complete cash grab by the developer.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It feels like the game is designed to push players towards in-game purchases rather than providing a balanced experience.”
